Catholic Culture: Church officials in Pakistan are collecting testimony for the cause of beatification of Shahbaz Bhatti, the government official who was killed in 2011 because of his support for Christians accused of blasphemy. More here.
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Empress Saint Cunegunda March 3
Two years ago, today, I wrote a column ‘Saints Who Were Married to Saints,’ featuring Saint Cunegunda, wife of Emperor Saint Henry II. Here is the link. I am sure our readers will find this article interesting if they have … Continue reading
Real Catholic Look at the Film ‘Spotlight’
Rorate Caeli, Juan Manuel de Prada: American cinema has stopped being memorable for a long while; yet, as it happens with dead stars that once shone greatly, it produces once in a while sparks that keep alive the illusion of its … Continue reading
Nothing Better to Do Sister?
My father was a volunteer with the Legion of Decency. Men would go to stores with certificates for store owners to put in their windows saying that their establishment does not sell (or at least display) pornography. The Legion didn’t … Continue reading
Vatican Opens a Medical Center With Free Service for Poor
Los Angeles Tidings: Poor and homeless men and women will now be able to turn to the Vatican for medical treatment, the latest initiative to offer care for those persons living on the streets of Rome. Located near the colonnade, the … Continue reading
Pakistan: Killer of Governor Who Defended Asia Bibi Executed
We still await the liberation of Asia Bibi, a Catholic. Salman Tasser was a brave Moslem governor who opposed the country’s outrageous ‘blasphemy law.” Catholic Culture: The government of Pakistan has carried out the execution of a Muslim zealot who confessed … Continue reading
Louisiana Judge Strikes Down Law That Would Violate Confession Seal
Catholic Culture: A Louisiana judge has ruled unconstitutional a new state law requiring priests to report sexual abuse that is mentioned in a sacramental confession. More here.
An Anniversary Worth Celebrating: Birthday of S Martin of Tours
Saint Martin of Tours was from Pannonia, ancient Hungary. Great to see the Church in Hungary celebrating his 1700 year Jubilee. Catholic Culture: In addition to commemorating the extraordinary jubilee of mercy in 2016, the Church in Hungary is celebrating … Continue reading
Ukrainian Archbishop: We Are More Than an ‘Ecclesial Community’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk comments on the Joint Declaration of Rome and schismatic Moscow: Catholic Culture: Major Archbishop Shevchuk explained that “the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church can testify that communion with the Successor of Peter does not take anything out … Continue reading
Misinformation: Obama’s February 3 Speech at a Mosque
JBS Blog, Jack McManus: On February 3rd, President Barack Obama left the nation’s capital to deliver a speech at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, his first address delivered at an Islamic Mosque. What he said on that occasion was noteworthy for … Continue reading
Boston’s ‘Catholic’ Mayor Says He Regrets Saying He Was ‘Personally’ Pro-Life
Catholic Culture: Boston’s Mayor Martin Walsh has apologized for referring to himself as “personally pro-life,” and said that he would never use that term in the future. More here.
Laura Ingraham Opposes Illegal Immigration, Bishop Tells Parishes No Ads for This Pro-Life Speaker
The American Catholic: Catholic Bishop Joseph Tyson of Yakima, Washington, has disconcerted members of his flock over his stance on a pro-life charity event. Diocesan officials are discouraging parishes from advertising a dinner being hosted by Image Point Mobile Medical … Continue reading
Fighter Against Abortion, Father Bill Carmody, RIP
Colorado Springs, The Gazette: To the greater Colorado Springs area and the nation, Carmody was known as the leader of the local anti-abortion movement. While he planted blue and pink crosses outside of his church to call attention to abortion, … Continue reading
‘Catholic’ Colleges Permit Dormitory Fornication
Crisis Magazine: More than a quarter of residential Catholic colleges—54 nationwide—permit all-night opposite-sex visits on weekends, and only five of these regulate visiting hours during the week. Whether intended or not, that’s an open invitation to sexual activity. The colleges … Continue reading
Censor Slip: ‘Fetus’ Does Have a Mother
Catholic Culture: Notice anything interesting about this headline in the (online version of the)Washington Post? Justices to hear abortion-related case that focuses not on fetus but on mother. Read more here.
